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Dr Emma L Davies

@dremmadavies.bsky.social

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Reader in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. My research explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to alcohol consumption and works towards helping people who would like to drink less. I am a parkrun volunteer and enthusiast at weekends.

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Aug 5

Gorgeous cat with her own book nook. Very attentive with varied selection of reading materials. 12/10 @thecatreviewer.bsky.social

A tuxedo cat sitting on some bookshelves, which have been built outside someone's house.

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Jul 7

For Alcohol Awareness Week, Dr Fiona Matley spoke to @mwomentogether.bsky.social about mid-life and alcohol,
her PhD, and our work on the SPACES project. #MidlifeWomen #AlcoholAwareness #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #OxfordBrookesUniversity #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @obu-hst-research.bsky.social

Manchester Women together @mwomentogether.bsky.social · Jul 7

Many women in mid-life begin to question their relationship with alcohol. In our latest interview, Dr. Fiona Matley offers insight, compassion, and hope for those on this journey. You're not alone — support is out there. Watch now:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/aaw2025/
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Jul 4

The UK Gov 10-Year Health Plan suggests growing the alcohol free and low alcohol sector to reduce harm, but the evidence base for this policy is lacking. We'll be sharing the results of a survey on this topic on 22nd July at 10am. Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-life-w...

Mid-life Women: Alcohol-free and low alcohol Views and Experiences.

What do mid-life women think about alcohol-free and low alcohol products? Join us for a free 1-hour online session and find out.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Jun 26

It’s not enough to ask individuals to drink less. We need to rethink how alcohol is framed in society, in our culture, in our messaging, and in our policies. Check out our new paper on alcohol and breast cancer awareness @wcrf.org @obu-hst-research.bsky.social www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...

New study reveals how to talk about alcohol and breast cancer without blame or fear - Oxford Brookes University

A new study from Oxford Brookes University, funded by the charity Prevent Breast Cancer, reveals how health campaigns can better communicate the link between alcohol and breast cancer - without aliena...

www.brookes.ac.uk

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · Apr 11

🔓The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption

Emma Moreton @dremmadavies.bsky.social @jamesmorris24.bsky.social @cooke-r.bsky.social

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption

Introduction The primary objective of the paper was to compare semantic domains reported by drinkers and policymakers in their alcohol consumption narratives. The research question was ‘How do drink...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · Feb 10

Barriers to the use of no&low alcohol products in high-risk drinkers
@dremmadavies.bsky.social @ppermanhowe.bsky.social
Jennifer Seddon @piatkowskitim.bsky.social
@chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social Adam Winstock @jasonferris22.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Nov 17

Thank you, and thank you for being here 😻

Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Nov 17

So glad the cat reviewer is here @thecatreviewer.bsky.social so I can post 100/10 for Biggy who we lost in May. An absolutely outstanding cat in every way. Lover, fighter, enigma, fluffy, fantastic, loyal friend. Missed every day.

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